Sign Language Interpreter
COMPETITION NUMBER: 1284
CLOSING DATE: JUNE 18, 2025 @ 11:59PM
STUDENTS & ACADEMIC STRATEGY
NorQuest College employees are difference makers in the work we do for our college and community. We transform lives together. We work together in the spirit of wahkotowin (togetherness) in good relations—miyo wahkotowin. Reporting to the Team Lead, Accessibility Suports, Interpreters working through Accessibility Services play an essential role in facilitating communication between D/deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing people in a professional, competent, inclusive fashion utilizing a variety of communication modes. They providie and promote equitable access to information and communication where deafness might otherwise be a barrier. Interpreters at NorQuest are registered, experienced professionals with a deep understanding of Deaf culture who provide interpretation services to students and act as a field-specific resource to the college community.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
- Demonstrating exceptional English language and ASL skills required to provide service in real-time, in-person, and online environments.
- Interpreting in classes and other contexts such as student meetings with instructors and other College or College-partner personnel, and College events.
- Preparating for interpreting: researching, requesting, and gathering information prior to interpreting; previewing materials, ensuring familiarity with contextually-relevant spoken, written, and signed vocabulary; consulting with participants before events; and developing deep understanding of situation-specific purpose, intent, and goals of participants/stakeholders.
- Collaborating with Interpreting team members to coordinate schedules and facilitate requests for interpreting, and acting as liaison with casual interpreters and other providers.
- Providing advance information and data relating to number, type, volume, frequency, complexity of interpreting needs for projections, budgeting, and staffing capacity-assurance.
- Keeping records and communicating service usage actuals, patterns, and other data for reporting purposes.
- Supporting Accessibility Services colleagues as required (e.g. support for other department functions, alternate format work, accommodated exams, etc.)
WHAT YOU BRING
- Minimum of a 2-year diploma in Sign Language Interpretation, with a 3-year diploma or degree in Sign Language Interpretation preferred.
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ASLIA (Assocation of Sign Langugage Interpreters of Alberta) membership.
- 3 years full-time Sign Language Interpreting experience, with experience interpreting in a post-secondary environment preferred.
- Adherence to the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) Code of Ethics.
WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?
As a difference maker, you bring:
- Experience with detail-oriented record keeping and reporting.
- Effectively interpretting within the guidelines of the College policies relating to inclusion and accessibility.
- Careful decision-making during the interpretation process.
- Incorporating awareness and strategies for dealing with emotionally complex or difficult situations.
- Demonstrate active and consistent awareness of personal filters, intrapersonal factors, cultural interchanges, and reactions to a variety of situations and subject matter.
SALARY: $59,430.80 - $77,212.30 annually, reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a full-time permanent position with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs.
We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.
Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.
For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is recommended they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:
- International Qualifications Assessment Service https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment
- World Education Services https://www.wes.org/ca/
We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.
NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.
NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.
Accessibility: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to Careers@norquest.ca.
Apply to Become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.
PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.